A close-in, 681-acre, homeowner’s paradise, this destination neighborhood is home to architectural firms, interior designers, furniture shops, lighting galleries, antiques warehouses and enough fun restaurants to make a day of it.

Once a sleepy spot for homesteads and farms, today the picturesque and family-friendly city of Lake Oswego (or ‘Lake O’ as some refer to it) is decidedly more developed but still worth a visit, whether you’re spending an afternoon or simply passing through.